Romans

Summary

You've heard about salvation. . .grace. . .and righteousness in the Book of Romans. But have you ever wondered what they really mean?

Rose Publishing's Romans, a full-color ebook, covers these cornerstone concepts–and more! This convenient ebook explains each section of Paul's epistle in an easy-to-understand way, answering questions, such as: What does it mean to be saved? How can I live a righteous life? and How can I please God?

This ebook tells you what you need to know without losing you in theological lingo, making it easier than ever to glean wisdom from Romans by offering—

• An outline of the book• Section-by-section explanation/commentary • Life application questions • Charts, displaying information such as the difference between "Dead to sin" and "Alive in Christ"• Key verses, themes, and applications

Easily access basic background information, such as—

• Who wrote the letter? • When was it written? • Who was it written for? • What was the purpose of the letter? • How is the letter relevant to today's believers?

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Romans - Rose Publishing

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Paul’s Epistle to the Romans

Many years ago, a very successful young man sat on a bench. He was disgusted with his life. His success could not hide his terrible failings. Lust and greed ruled his life. In despair, he picked up a book and read:

Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh (Rom. 13:13–14).

He awoke from his slumber (Rom. 13:11): No further would I read, nor had I any need, he said. Instantly, at the end of this sentence, a clear light flooded my heart and all the darkness of doubt vanished away.

The young man was Augustine. In the fourth century AD he became bishop of Hippo and one of the most influential Christian thinkers in the history of the church. Through the message of Romans, God transformed the life of that anguished young man and then used him in powerful ways. It is the same message we read today, and it has the same power to transform us.

Studying the letter to the Romans will help us understand what God has done in and through Christ, and letting the Word of God and the Holy Spirit shape our minds and